[Ord. 635, 4/8/2009, § 1]
There is hereby created a recreation board known as the "Collier
Township Parks and Recreation Board."
[Ord. 635, 4/8/2009, § 1]
1.
The Board shall be composed of seven members, to be appointed by
the Board of Township Commissioners, with the power to provide, conduct,
and maintain public recreation areas, facilities and centers subject
to direction by and approval of the Board of Commissioners and to
the provisions of the First Class Township Code, §§ 3009-3011,
53 P.S. §§ 58009-58011.
2.
The Board members shall serve for terms of five years, or until their
successors are appointed, except that the members first appointed
shall be appointed for terms such that the terms of not more than
two members shall expire annually thereafter.
3.
Vacancies in such board, occurring otherwise than by expiration of
term, shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments
and for the unexpired term.
4.
Member shall serve without pay, but may be reimbursed for all expenses
incurred in the course of their duties after submission of receipts
and approval of the Board of Commissioners.
5.
All members so appointed shall serve their full terms unless they
voluntarily resign or be removed by the Township Commissioners for
malfeasance or nonfeasance of duty.
[Ord. 635, 4/8/2009, § 1]
1.
The Parks and Recreation Board shall appoint from its membership,
for a term of one year, a chair and secretary and such other officers
as it may deem necessary for the orderly procedure of its business,
and may adopt by-laws, rules and regulations covering its procedure
not inconsistent with the provisions of state laws. The Board shall,
from time to time, suggest to the Board of Commissioners rules governing
the operation and conduct of the recreational facilities operated
by the Board. The Board shall hold regular public meetings at such
times and places as it may designate. The Board shall supply its meeting
minutes to the Township Secretary.
2.
The Parks and Recreation Board shall advise the Board of Commissioners
regarding the maintenance, operation and supervision of the public
parks, playfields, and all outdoor and indoor recreation areas and
facilities owned or controlled by Collier Township. The Parks and
Board shall be engaged in evaluating and monitoring maintenance, operation
and supervision of such parks, areas and facilities to the extent
authorized and directed by the Board of Commissioners.
3.
Subject to prior approval by the Board of Commissioners, the Parks
and Recreation Board may seek on behalf of the Township any grant,
gift, bequest or donation of services, equipment, real estate, or
money from any individual or group, to be used as specified by the
donor, or by the terms of acceptance. The Parks and Recreation Board
shall have no authority to enter into any contract or incur any obligation
binding upon the Township of Collier other than obligations or contracts
approved by the governing body of the Township of Collier. The Parks
and Recreation Board shall advise the Board of Commissioners regarding
appointment and retention of any Township recreation personnel.
4.
The Parks and Recreation Board shall make full and complete reports
to the governing body at such times as may be designated or requested
by the governing body. The fiscal year of said Recreation Board shall
conform to that of the Township.
5.
The Parks and Recreation Board shall prepare and submit to the Board
of Commissioners, prior to September 15 of each year, a recommended
parks and recreation budget for the upcoming year, with all necessary
and helpful explanation and factual and documentary support.
6.
Such powers as are now or may hereafter be provided by statute of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or by ordinances of the Township
of Collier relating to the development and operation of recreation
systems, public parks, and playgrounds are hereby vested in the Parks
and Recreation Board, to be exercised by it subject to any and all
restrictions contained in such powers and ordinances, and subject
to prior authorization by the Board of Commissioners.
